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Flounder's Keylime Pie is the Best in the World, At Least I Think So...

Flounder's Key Lime Pie February 6, 2015
Flounder' Chowder House, located at Longitude 30.334061, Latitude -87.1421807 800 Quietwater Beach Road Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, was a restaurant I first visited back in February of 2015 on a work related visit. The food was amazing. Cannot say enough about how good the local cuisine is around the Pace, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, and Pensacola Beech area. We did not visit one place with disgusting food or a terrible experience. Hemmingway's, yes think the author Earnest Hemmingway, Peg Leg Pete's, McGuire's, and all the others we visited were amazing. The oysters at Peg Leg Pete's are something a person must experience at least once in their life. The one thing I must mention is the Key Lime Pie from Flounder's Chowder House. The photo should say it all. It is a triple decker of amazing key lime flavor that should be shared with at the very least, two people. If you get a chance to visit Pensacola Beach, or Destin, try it out.
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Harley Ride

Joe and Sherri Pearce - Harley Ride Selfie
It has been a long time since I have posted here. I use Facebook primarily for content sharing now. I do still use my site for helping me keep up with biographical information around my career, cyber security feeds, and other geeky items. Here is one of my favorite photos from this past weekend. Sherri and I riding on the Harley making a stop to get gas. Sherri had to get a selfie. Nothing like a Harley ride to make the day feel better.
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Ponies in the Smokies - Mustang Trophy

Ponies in the Smokies - Triple Yellow 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium Performance Pack
Ponies in the Smookies - Both Cars

Our Triple Yellow 2017 Ford Mustang GT Premium Performance Pack gained another trophy at Ponies in the Smokies. A top 75 from over 700 entries. To be recognized in the top 10% is an honor. Great job to Sherri on cleaning the car well after a rainy day the day before, and after using it as the primary driver all week. Also, many congratulations to all the other various club members that took home a trophy. Several clubs has members in attendance. First Tennessee Regional Group Mustang Club, Northeast Tennessee Mustang Club, Muscle Car Ministries, Tennessee Valley Mustang Club, and Carter County Car Club all had members in attendance. It was an amazing show.

Find links to the various clubs on my site in the links section. I have also included a link to the Ponies in the Smokies home page in this post. 

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Downtown Elizabethton
East Elk Avenue
37643 Elizabethton , TN
United States
36° 20' 51.6516" N, 82° 12' 59.472" W
Tennessee US

Photo of Elk Avenue - Down Town Elizabethton Christmas Parade - Empty Streets

Before  Christmas Parade - Downtown Elizabethton, TN Empty Street

Finally, a photo of downtown Elizabethton with empty streets: 

On Saturday‎, ‎December‎ ‎01‎, ‎2018 5:12 PM, before the Elizabethton/Carter County Parade began, I was able to grab some photo of the empty streets after years of trying. This is something I wanted to get for years. The downtown area, though small as compared to other local and regional cities, seems majestic and grand with those beautiful Christmas lights and sidewalk canopies. We are truly blessed to live in such a great area of Upper East Tennessee. We are also blessed to have so many wonderful tourist attractions and events that we can participate in as locals, and invite others from surrounding areas to enjoy.

Please share our little town with others. We have the weekly Cruise In and annual car show offered by the Carter County Car Club, the Annual Covered Bridge Festival, the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival,  and many more great events. Of course we have our annual Christmas Parade with was great this year. 

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Elizabethton - Frazier Fir Lighting

Elizabethton - Frazier Fir Lighting - 11/13/2018
An annual tradition for those that live in the communities of Carter County or the city of Elizabethton. We had a chance to attend this year, so we were not passing it up. We were able to network with many of our friends, discuss politics, and discuss things that are important to the county, while bringing in the holiday cheer. Our little city is beautiful, and we love our home town.
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Trunk or Treat -The Last 2018 Carter County Cruise In

Joe Pearce - Carter County Car Club Cruise In Last Show 1
Joe Pearce - Carter County Car Club Cruise In Last Show 2

The Last Carter County Car Club Cruise In - Down Town Elizabethton - Trunk or Treat

Trunk or treat was amazing. These are photos of Tanner and I from the last Carter County Car Club Cruise In. More photos will be available in the JoePearce.com Gallery soon, and on Facebook. We greatly appreciate those that came to hand out candy and appreciate all of the attendees that brought their families to participate. The Carter County Elizabethton Car Club is a totally charitable organization that fully supports only children's charities to help ensure the children of our community have some help when needed. It is a great group of people helping great causes, doing it for God, the lord being our greatest champion. Praise his name.

It was amazing to see the overall turnout of visitors to the Trunk or Treat event. The weather was cold and rain was coming down, but people still attended. The day had been a bad weather day overall, but people still brought their families so the children could dressup and particiapte in this great event. For some families, this is the only opportunity these children have to trick or treat and feel safe. Also, it is one central place, close by for many, thus this event helps with saving gas and other wear and tear on their vehicles. We were so glad to see the great turn out, and can't wait until next year. See you in the Spring. 

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Visit to Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights Universal Studios Orlando, FL - Joe Pearce
Universal Studios City Walk - Joe Pearce and Sherri Pearce
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal - Joe Pearce and Sherri Pearce
Sherri and I had an opportunity to visit Orlando, Florida recently. It was a great trip and the first time we had traveled anywhere since 2015. Photos will be uploaded to the gallery soon, but I will post a couple hear as a teaser. We got the chance to visit Universal Theaters during Halloween Horrors nights, where I rode a roller coaster The Mummy, for the first time since before heart, Sherri rode a couple of others. We didn't get to due the Hulk due to a storm. It was still great fun and I highly recommend that people visit there if when they get a chance.
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Downtown Elizabethton
East Elk Avenue
37643 Elizabethton , TN
United States
36° 20' 51.6516" N, 82° 12' 59.472" W
Tennessee US

Top 20 Trophy

FTNRMC Freddy's Cruise In and Car Show Top 20 - Joe Pearce

Here is an example of the great fun we have at the FTNRMC Freddy's Cruise In and Car Show. The president of the First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club is presenting me with a people's choice top 20 for the SVT Cobra. 


 

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Downtown Elizabethton
East Elk Avenue
37643 Elizabethton , TN
United States
36° 20' 51.6516" N, 82° 12' 59.472" W
Tennessee US

1st Annual Fairway Ford Appreciation Show

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Fairway Ford Kingsport, TN
Kingsport, TN 37662
United States
36° 32' 57.804" N, 82° 33' 44.532" W
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This was a great Ford Mustang show. Here is a little video that was posted on the First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club YouTube page. The Cobra is around 3 minutes and 20 seconds. We are pulling into the show that morning.
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Fairway Ford Kingsport, TN
Kingsport, TN 37662
United States
36° 32' 57.804" N, 82° 33' 44.532" W
US

New Ride for The Pearce's

Joe Pearce - 2017 Ford Mustang Premium Covertible - The Pearce's

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US

The Pearce's New Ride:

Well, the Pearce's finally purchased a new ride. It is a 2017 Ford Mustang Premium Convertible with a few extra goodies. She sounds and runs great. We are going to call her Stinger.

Make sure to come out for the Freddy's/FTRMC Car Show June 30th at Freddy's Frozen Custanrd and Steakburgers in Johnson City, TN. This is to support a great cause and organization, Krusin for Kids. Last months show went to helping one of our Mustang club members with medical bills. All of these shows help charitable organizations or individuals in financial need. Please come out and participate or help by parking cars, handing out fliers, or in any way you can. 

Freddy's Cruise In and Car Show - June 30th, 2018

The Pearce's Freddy's

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers928 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604

First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club

Northeast Tennessee Mustang Club

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
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The Clawson Wedding

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Hampton, TN
Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 17' 3.8328" N, 82° 10' 21.1728" W
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The marriage of Chris Clawson and Haley Lewis. I was only able to video part of the ceremony due to walking Haley down the isle. Allow me to present Mr. And Mrs. Clawson. Photos will be uploaded to the photo gallery.

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Hampton, TN
Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 17' 3.8328" N, 82° 10' 21.1728" W
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FTRMC Freddy's May Car Show

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Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
928 N State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
36° 19' 27.1344" N, 82° 23' 39.4692" W
US

A quick video of the car show sponsored by First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club. 

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Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
928 N State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
36° 19' 27.1344" N, 82° 23' 39.4692" W
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FTRMC Freddy's May Car Show

Joe Pearce - 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra - Oxford White - Freddy's May Car Show

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
928 N State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
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Received another top 20, placing 4th. Had a great day for a good cause.
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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
928 N State of Franklin Rd Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
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Our German Shepard Female - Luna

Joe Pearce - German Shepard Female - Luna

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The Pearce's - Joe and Sherri Pearce
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
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The is Ruger's sister, Luna. She is called Luna due to having a very quirky demeanor. She is a "Lunatic" in many ways, but a very easy going female.
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The Pearce's - Joe and Sherri Pearce
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
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Our German Shepard Male - Ruger

Joe Pearce - German Shepard Male - Ruger

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The Pearce's - Joe and Sherri Pearce
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
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Not the best photo, but the best I have at the moment. I hope to get better photos tomorrow.
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The Pearce's - Joe and Sherri Pearce
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
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Food City 500, Bristol, TN - April 15th 2018

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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
United States
36° 30' 56.4552" N, 82° 15' 24.9552" W
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Sherri won tickets!!! It was a great weekend.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620
United States
36° 30' 56.4552" N, 82° 15' 24.9552" W
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Tanner On His New Schwinn Tricycle

Joe Pearce - Tanner on his tricycle

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The Pearce's - Hampton, TN 37658
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US
Check out Tanner on his new toy. He loves it. He doesn't have the coordination to ride it just yet, but we will work on it. He will learn in time. He is such a cute, loving little boy. We love him so much. Keep him in your prayers. Also, keep Haley in your prayers. Tanner's baby sister Sadie will be here soon. Please pray for a health, happy baby, and for a safe, healthy, and happy mamma.
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The Pearce's - Hampton, TN 37658
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US

Getting Back of Property Ready

Joe_Pearce_Back_Yard_Prep

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US
After much time of having water draining problems, erosion, flooding, and septic tank issues, we are finally getting the back of the property cleaned up and leveled off. Many thanks to Bill Shoun for helping us out.
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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
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Car Clubs, Shows, and Rides

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US
A quick video of many car clubs, shows, and rides we have attended.
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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US

Our Halloween Setup

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
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Here is a video of our yearly Halloween setup.
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The Pearce's
421 Tollett St. Hampton, TN 37658
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
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Trip to Shady Valley, Backbone Rock, Damascus, and South Holston Dam

2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra oxford White Convertible - Joe Pearce
NETNMC and FTRMC - Shady Valley

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Shady Valley, Tennessee
United States
36° 31' 9.0012" N, 81° 55' 40.0008" W
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We had a ride with the Northeast Tennessee Mustang Clun and the First Tennessee Regional Mustang Club to Shady Valley, Backbone Rock, Damascus, and Holston Dam this past summer. I was able to capture a very good shot of my car. We also grabbed a great shot of a few of the Mustangs participating in the ride.
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Shady Valley, Tennessee
United States
36° 31' 9.0012" N, 81° 55' 40.0008" W
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A New Toy - Joe Pearce

2005 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster 1200 Custom - Joe Pearce

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The Pearce's
421 Tollett Street Hampton, Tennessee
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US
Here is a photo of a recent new toy. It is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom. A basic bike that does all I need. I have no plans for long rides yet, though Sherri is wanting to do longer rides. I mainly just wanted something to ride around the local mountains and lakes with. I will be getting Sherri one soon now that we have both taken the motorcycle safety class.
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The Pearce's
421 Tollett Street Hampton, Tennessee
United States
36° 16' 57.4068" N, 82° 9' 10.674" W
US

Paula Dean's Family Kitchen in Pigeon Forge at the Island

Paula Dean's Family Kitchen at the Island in Pigeon Forge - Joe Pearce
Paula Dean's Family Kitchen at the Island in Pigeon Forge - Joe Pearce

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Paula Dean's Family Kitchen
131 The Island Drive, Suite 8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 The Island
United States
35° 48' 12.2472" N, 83° 34' 21.54" W
US
We recently ate at Paula Dean's fairly new restaurant at The Island in Pigeon Forge. It was great. Country cooking at its finest. They even offered Sherri some no meat accommodations and didn't charge for her meal.
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Paula Dean's Family Kitchen
131 The Island Drive, Suite 8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 The Island
United States
35° 48' 12.2472" N, 83° 34' 21.54" W
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Tanner's Birthday Party

Joe Pearce - Tanner's Birthday Party

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Fellowship Hall
Piney Grove Road Hampton, TN 37658 Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church
United States
36° 13' 7.6404" N, 82° 13' 53.436" W
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Tanner's Birthday Party:

We recently got the family together to have Tanner's birthday party. It was great fun getting all of the family together, and Tanner had a blast. I believe everyone did. Here is a photo I grabbed of Tanner and mommy before the party started.

 

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Fellowship Hall
Piney Grove Road Hampton, TN 37658 Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church
United States
36° 13' 7.6404" N, 82° 13' 53.436" W
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Joe Pearce - Carter County/Elizabethton Cruise In - 8/19/2017

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Elizabethton/Carter Country Cruise In
E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Downtown
United States
36° 20' 52.3788" N, 82° 12' 56.088" W
US

Cruise Inyes:

Grabbed some video tonight at the cruise in. The video has Harold's 2006 Z06 427 Corvette and my 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra convertible. I also walked through a bit of the cruise in to capture a few of the other vehicles. It was a beautiful night for a cruise in.


 

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Elizabethton/Carter Country Cruise In
E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Downtown
United States
36° 20' 52.3788" N, 82° 12' 56.088" W
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Philly Cheese Steak - Philadelphia, PA

Joe Pearce Visits Geno's Steak Philladelhia, PA

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Geno's Steaks
1219 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States
39° 56' 1.6764" N, 75° 9' 31.68" W
US
While on a work trip back in April 2015 we had the opportunity to drive from Allentown to Hershey and Philadelphia. You no what they say, "while in Rome, be a Roman" which led us to the middle of Philadelphia to get a sandwich.
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Geno's Steaks
1219 S. 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States
39° 56' 1.6764" N, 75° 9' 31.68" W
US

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